Taft Praised on St Patrick Day Across Chicago
Taft received warm applause in Chicago as St Patrick events unfolded. Roosevelt’s name was cheered as president, Taft credited his predecessor for Pinchot’s good work, and a snowbound Evacuation Day parade drew thousands in New York while Irish clubs and Catholic groups hosted gatherings in Cambridge and South Boston.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Taft
Pinchot
New York
Boston
Irish Charitable Association
Archbishop O’connell
Cambridge Catholic Union
Abducted Children Restored In Dorchester Case
Two Warren children Phyllis and Adrienne were returned to their mother Mrs. Franklin H. Warren of Dorchester after their father Franklin H. Warren was arrested in Providence on polygamy charges. A woman who aided the return fled police. Warren remained jailed awaiting possible extradition.
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Providence
Warren
Phyllis
Adrienne
Franklin H. Warren
Stanton Street
Dorchester
Mass
Broad Street
Boston
Farrell
Draper
Elevator planned in St Peter's stairs tower Rome
In St Peter's Rome a 150 foot elevator will be built inside the well of the stairs designed by Michael Angelo running from the ground floor to the dome. Ceremonies mark the start of work on Saturday Pope's name day and the elevator is expected to be usable within a month.
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Rome
Italy
Michael Angelo
St. Peter's
Irish League A m erica Sends St Patrick’s Day Gift
T B Fitzpatrick national treasurer wires 5 000 dollars to John F Redmond as a St Patrick s Day reminder of Irish allegiance. Message notes United Irish League of America through Fitzpatrick sends £1000 to sustain the cause and leadership of Michael J Ryan president and John O Callaghan secretary.
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Irish League
United Irish League of America
John F. Redmond
Ireland
T. B. Fitzpatrick
Michael J. Ryan
John O'Callaghan
Taft praises Southern progress at Chicago luncheon
President Taft, during a Chicago Newspaper Club luncheon, lauds Southern advancement and reflects on past hindrances. He notes his brother Charles P Taft mingling with guests as a harp from Ireland arrives. A mistaken reporter, Dick Short, is detained at the stage door amid security checks before Taft's auditorium address.
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Charles P. Taft
Chicago
Ireland
John KK. Redmond
Auditorium Theatre
Secret Service
Roosevelt speech stirs Egyptian officers in Khartoum
Former President Roosevelt's candid remarks provoke mixed reactions among Egyptian officers who oppose British policy while praise pours in from Sudanese and British officials alike. The chatter centers on his advice to Sheiks to remain with Britain, as editors urge a break from British-Egyptian ties.
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Khartoum
Roosevelt
Britain
Great Britain
Egypt
East Cambridge Probate Court Testimony on Glover Case
Irene LaBlanc testified in East Cambridge Probate Court about notes from Mrs. Glover written before the murder. She said one note expressed a wish to get rid of Mr. Glover and to keep him from her life, while another note warned him not to return home or face consequences.
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Irene LaBlanc
Glover
Hattie
East Cambridge
Irene
Details of Sunday Preceding the Murder at Glover Household
Irene testified that Mrs. Glover showed her a candy box with writing and claimed she had written a mocking note to Mr. Glover. Attorney Scott alleged a Sunday telephone with Hattie and Mrs. Glover, claiming Hattie was ready to leave town. Mrs. Glover missed the hearing for the first time in 14 days.
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Irene
Mrs. Glover
Mr. Glover
Scott
Hattie
Plague case at Wellesley shocks college dorms
Wellesley March 17 a smallpox case in the local telephone exchange sparked panic. John Feeney, an employee, is quarantined at home while six operators stayed overnight in the exchange after Night Operator Fred Allen contracted the disease. Feeney, popular on campus, was exposed and several local girls also spent the night in the exchange.
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Wellesley
John Feeney
Fred Allen
Feeney
Teeney
Snowy St Patrick Parade Trails Fifth Avenue
About 50,000 paraders in New York brave snow and slush on St Patrick Day marching up Fifth Avenue despite poor weather. Uniforms and banners brighten the dreary afternoon as the crowd endures wet feet and drab skies.
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New York
St. Patrick
St. Patrick's Day
Fifth Avenue
Bequeaths Money to Baseball in New York Will
Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall reveals a will made public today to fund the promotion of baseball among amateurs in Manhattan. The bequest targets working boys public school students college students and learners in institutions.
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New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Manhattan
Will of William H. Kelly Names Murphy Trustee and Executor
The will of late William H. Kelly designates Murphy as trustee and executor. It sets aside bonds for a baseball fund, with the value unspecified, and includes a residuary clause if the trust cannot be carried out. A second bond fund may be given to a society uplift ing New York City’s good name if such a legally incorporated group exists. if not found, the funds revert to the residuary estate.
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William H. Kelly
Tammany
Murphy
City of
New York
Monomoy Point Lightkeeper James P. Smith Dies at Light
Cape Cod residents learn that James P. Smith keeper of Monomoy Point light died last Saturday after extinguishing the beacon he tended. He fell on the tower stairs as daylight broke, and Dr. B D. Gifford arrived after a ten mile sand-dune drive to find him beyond help.
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Chatham
Cape Cod
James P. Smith
Monomoy Point
B. D. Gifford
Statewide Street Car Strike Planned After Talks
Philadelphia March 17 report says after several conferences no settlement was reached in the street carmen strike. The committee of 10 announced ER KE Greenawalt president of the State Federation of Labor would call a state wide strike next Monday.
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Philadelphia
Carmen
Committee of 10
ER. KE. Greenawalt
State Federation of Labor
Cannon Faces Moment of Truth as Senators Rally
Cannon fights through a tense late session as Republicans scramble to rally support and avert defeat. Insurgent Democrats push a decisive move while worries mount over the party's ability to salvage his position in a volatile political showdown.
Norris Resolution Aims to Oust Speaker Cannon on Rules
The House debates a Norris Nebraska measure to reform the rules that would create a 15 member rules committee with nine majority and six minority seats The plan would require groups of states to nominate members and bar the Speaker from committee chairmanship The drama centers on Cannonite control as reinforcements race to Washington and a razor thin vote.
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Norris
Cannon
House
Committee
States of the Union
Committee On Rules
Washington
New York
Uncle Joe
Joe
Nebraska
Cannon Defeats Census Act Amendment Move In House
Representative Crumpacker’s bid to push a resolution amending the census act failed after Speaker Cannon ruled the method improper. The same issue resurfaced with regulars rallying Democrats to overturn the prior action, but the Cannon faction again prevailed.
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Crumpacker
Indiana
House
Cannon
Forecast for Boston and vicinity outlook
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather with rising temperatures. Friday will be somewhat warmer with light winds, followed by a fair Saturday with variable light winds. Washington reports similar outlooks for New England and Eastern New York with fair skies and warmer temperatures through the weekend.
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Boston
Washington
New England
New York
European
Grand Banks
Girl Shot Following a Quarrel in Cambridge Home
Gertrude Shields of 3 Taylor Street was shot by a man she says is Bernard Silvia after an argument over a sister. She left City Hospital with the bullet in her head despite doctors orders. Silvia later surrendered at Station 3 Cambridge and was jailed at Dedham Street station.
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Gertrude Shields
Taylor Street
Bernard Silvia
City Hospital
Miss Shields
Silvia
Barney
Burdett College Courses Lead to Promising Careers
Burdett College reports successful job futures for graduates as programs align with industry needs. Officials cite strong placement rates and active partnerships with local employers to place students in diverse fields.
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Burdett College
Courszis
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